Sewing Box Collection

Still Life with Origami, 1820s-30s Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Still Life with Origami, 1820s-30s

U.S.S. New York, ship's tailor, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, ship's tailor, between 1893 and 1901

Jewelry or Sewing Box, c. 1937. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Jewelry or Sewing Box, c. 1937

Sewing Box, c. 1940. Creator: George H. Alexander
Sewing Box, c. 1940

Sewing Cabinet, 1935/1942. Creator: Paul Ward
Sewing Cabinet, 1935/1942

Tying Thread, from the series “Women's Handicrafts: Models of Dexterity" ("Fujin tewaza)
Tying Thread, from the series "Women's Handicrafts: Models of Dexterity" ("Fujin tewaza ayatsuri kagami"), Japan, c. 1797/98

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei
Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the series "Diptych for the Drum Group", c. 1824

On the Threshold, 1900 (oil on panel)
MAN63008 On the Threshold, 1900 (oil on panel) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); 35.6x25.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Edmund Blair Leighton); © Manchester Art Gallery

The Tapestry Worker, 1743. Creator: Jacques Fabian Gautier Dagoty
The Tapestry Worker, 1743

In the Needle Box, (oil on canvas)
658492 In the Needle Box, (oil on canvas) by Leroy, Jules (1833-1865); 54.6x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Needle Box. Jules Le Roy (1833-1865). Oil on canvas

Sewing Container, c. 1937. Creator: Margaret Stottlemeyer
Sewing Container, c. 1937

Sewing Box, France, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sewing Box, France, 19th century

Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Columbus Simpson
Box, 1935/1942

Sewing Box, c. 1937. Creator: Columbus Simpson
Sewing Box, c. 1937

Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?), c. 1867. Creator: Alfred Stevens
Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?), c. 1867. [A woman looks at a letter which has been slipped under a closed door]

Work Box, China, Early to mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Work Box, China, Early to mid 19th century

Sewing Basket, c. 1938. Creator: Regina Henderer
Sewing Basket, c. 1938

Table Pin Cushion, 1939. Creator: Grace Halpin
Table Pin Cushion, 1939

Sewing Kit and Spool Box, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper
Sewing Kit and Spool Box, c. 1938

The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville
1199604 The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville, and the Ladies Victoria and Mary Leveson-Gower, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Perugini

A Fishermans Wife - Fifeshire Interior, (watercolour heightened with white)
651892 A Fishermans Wife - Fifeshire Interior, (watercolour heightened with white) by Blacklock, William Kay (1872-1922); 22.2x29.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior (oil on canvas)
AGN125661 Interior (oil on canvas) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 16x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

The Drawing Room
BON40285 The Drawing Room by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Susanna van Collen nee Mogge and her daughter, 1776 (oil on canvas)
5051895 Susanna van Collen nee Mogge and her daughter, 1776 (oil on canvas) by Numan, Hermanus (1744-1820); 80x64 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Sewing, (oil on canvas)
985135 Sewing, (oil on canvas) by Miller, Richard Emil (1875-1943); 91.5x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing. Richard Edward Miller (1875-1943). Oil on canvas

"Strange names were over the doors-strange faces at the windows-everything was
3100477 " Strange names were over the doors-strange faces at the windows-everything was strange.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

The Song of the Shirt, 1854 (oil on canvas)
659749 The Song of the Shirt, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Blunden, Anna E. (1830-1915); 47x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Song of the Shirt. Anna Elizabeth Blunden (1830-1915)

The Embroiderer (oil on oak)
3937470 The Embroiderer (oil on oak) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 19x16.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

Inlaid Sewing Box, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Inlaid Sewing Box, c. 1937

Ladys Work-Box and Bed Clothing, probably 1816. probably 1816. Creator: Shinsai
Ladys Work-Box and Bed Clothing, probably 1816

Portrait of a Woman with Tapestry Work. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman with Tapestry Work

The Tender Grace of a Day that is Dead, late 19th century, (c1930). Creator: Walter Langley
The Tender Grace of a Day that is Dead, late 19th century, (c1930). A woman looks wistfully out of the window as her son whittles a piece of wood, possibly for the toy boat in the window-seat

Mrs. Graham Moffatt, 1916. Artist: Alfred Ellis & Walery
Mrs. Graham Moffatt, 1916. Margaret Liddel Lincks (1882-1942), actress. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]

The Diligent Mother, 1740, (1885). Engraving based on an original painting by Jean Simeon Chardin. A mother examines the sub-standard piece of cloth produced by her daughter

Lady Jane Mathew and her Daughters, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
XYC306182 Lady Jane Mathew and her Daughters, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 91.4x91.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The School of Needlework, 1751-52
BAL87543 The School of Needlework, 1751-52 by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); 95x133 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

The Governess, 1739 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR169150 The Governess, 1739 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 46.7x37.5 cm; National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; French, out of copyright

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"On the Threshold of Creativity: Exploring the Fascinating World of Sewing Boxes" Step into a world where artistry and functionality intertwine, as depicted in "On the Threshold, 1900" - an exquisite oil painting on panel. The sewing box takes center stage, symbolizing a gateway to creativity and craftsmanship. Travel back in time to "The Tapestry Worker, 1743" by Jacques Fabian Gautier Dagoty. Witness the meticulous attention to detail as skilled hands delicately thread needles from a sewing box, weaving together threads of history. "In the Needle Box, " captured beautifully on canvas, showcases not only a collection of tools but also hints at stories waiting to be stitched into fabric. Each needle holds potential for both practicality and artistic expression. Transport yourself to France in the 19th century with an enigmatic "Sewing Box. " Its creator remains unknown, yet its intricate design speaks volumes about French elegance and refinement during that era. Discover Columbus Simpson's masterpieces - "Box, 1935/1942" and "Sewing Box, c. 1937. " These works epitomize innovation through their unique designs that seamlessly blend form and function, and are testaments to how sewing boxes can transcend mere utility and become objets d'art themselves. Alfred Stevens' captivating painting titled "Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?)" captures a moment frozen in time. A woman contemplates her next stitch while her trusty sewing box rests nearby – an intimate glimpse into her creative process. Journey eastward with a remarkable "Work Box" from China dating back to the early-mid 19th century. This intricately crafted piece reflects Chinese craftsmanship at its finest – showcasing cultural heritage within every stitch taken. Regina Henderer's enchanting masterpiece titled "Sewing Basket" transports us further into time with its vintage charm from circa 1938.